National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Mae Jemison
Born 1956
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Eileen Collins
Born 1956
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Alice Paul
Born 1885
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Eleanor Roosevelt
Born 1884
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Sylvia A. Earle
Born 1935
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Rose O'Neill
Born 1874
Achievements:
2019 Inductee
Mary Ann Shadd Cary
Born 1823
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Alice Hamilton
Born 1869
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Henrietta Szold
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Loretta Ross
Born 1953
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Grace Hopper
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Helen Stephens
Born 1918
Achievements: Athletics
1993 Inductee
Antoinette Blackwell
Born 1825
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Linda Richards
Born 1841
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Coretta Scott King
Born 1927
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Frances E. Willard
Born 1839
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Ruth Patrick
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Madam C. J. Walker
Born 1867
Achievements: Business
1993 Inductee
Gertrude Belle Elion
Born 1918
Achievements: Science
1991 Inductee
Gloria Allred
Born 1941
Achievements: Business, Government
2019 Inductee
Mary Mahoney
Born 1845
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Dorothy Height
Born 1912
Achievements: Education, Humanities
1993 Inductee
Betty Ford
Born 1918
Achievements: Humanities
2013 Inductee
Swanee Hunt
Born 1950
Achievements: Philanthropy
2007 Inductee
Dorothea Dix
Born 1802
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee

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Take Part in Convention Days Weekend

Each year, the Town of Seneca Falls comes alive in celebration of the anniversary of the the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention. This year is a special one as our nation commemorates both the 175th...

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Join the 175th Anniversary Relay!

2023 marks the 175th anniversary of the first women's rights convention held in Seneca Falls, NY. To celebrate, the National Women's Hall of Fame is partnering with six organizations in in the area...

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In Her Words: My Mother’s Story Is My Story

Our staff regularly hears from people who learn about the achievements of one of our Inductees and exclaim, “How did I not know about this person before now?”  Of course, we know the answer.  Women...

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Every story we tell, every name we enshrine, every young mind we inspire—it all starts with support from people like you.

Your donation to the National Women’s Hall of Fame helps preserve and share the legacies of American women whose courage, vision, and leadership have transformed our history. From groundbreaking exhibits to educational programs that empower future generations, your gift fuels our mission to honor the past and light the way forward.

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News & Events

National Women’s Hall of Fame announces 2024 Inductees

Ten women will comprise the first class of Inductees to be honored at a nationally broadcast Induction Ceremony in New York City The National Women's Hall of Fame, the nation's first and oldest nonprofit dedicated to honoring distinguished American women, is honored...

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An open letter to our Seneca Falls community

To our cherished Seneca Falls community,   News has broken, and by now you know that the National Women’s Hall of Fame plans to hold the 2024 Induction Ceremony in New York City in March. I knew this venue change would be met with mixed feelings in the community....

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What is a hall of fame?

What is a hall of fame? I asked Google. “A hall of fame is a type of museum where people can see things relating to famous people who are connected with a particular area of activity.” I beg to differ. Here’s why. The National Women’s Hall of Fame recognizes women who...

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Why Do We Need A National Women’s Hall of Fame?

In 1969, Shirley Hartley was horrified to learn that less than 10% of the honorees in the Hall of Great Americans were women. This revelation ignited a movement to create a National Women's Hall of Fame that honors women whose contributions span the arts, athletics,...

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